About Mississippi Public Records

Mississippi public records are governed by the Mississippi Public Records Act of 1983, Miss. Code Ann. §§ 25-61-1 to 25-61-17, which presumes the records of every public body are open for examination unless specifically exempted. County chancery clerks hold land and probate records, the Mississippi Department of Public Safety Criminal Information Center handles statewide criminal history, and the Administrative Office of Courts publishes appellate dockets.

Mississippi Public Records

Court Records

Constitution
Official Free
Use this Mississippi Secretary of State service to search the Mississippi Constitution by keyword or browse through the document.
🌐 sos.state.ms.us
Public Service Case Files
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Click on "Case Files" to search the Mississippi Public Service Commission case records by company name, date, or form type.
🌐 psc.ms.gov

Criminal Records

Check Cashers
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MS Department of Banking and Consumer Finance list of licensed check cashers.
🌐 ms.gov
Consumer Loan Brokers
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List of licensed consumer loan brokers from theMS Department of Banking and Consumer Finance.
🌐 ms.gov
Criminal Histories (info)
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If you are a Mississippi health care professional and need to run a state criminal history record check on an applicant, or if you are an applicant, go here for details on using their Fingerprint T...
🌐 msdh.ms.gov
Debt Management
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Department of Banking and Consumer Finance list of Mississippi licensed debt management companies.
🌐 ms.gov
Geologists
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Mississippi State Board of Registered Professional Geologists alphabetical list of licensed professional geologists.
🌐 msbrpg.ms.gov
Inmates
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Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) current inmate records.
🌐 ms.gov
Money Transmitters
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Money transmitters licensed by the Mississippi Department of Banking and Consumer Finance.
🌐 ms.gov
Most Wanted - Narcotics
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Browse this Mississippi Department of Public Safety database for the Bureau of Narcotics Most Wanted. Provides name, photo, vital statistics, last-known address and charges.
🌐 dps.state.ms.us
Registered Offenders
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Search the Mississippi SOR offender registry by last name, city, zip and/or county to view information including name, photo, physical description, DOB, address and crime information.
🌐 state.sor.dps.ms.gov

Property Records

Agency Lands
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Search the Mississippi Secretary of State inventory of agency lands (public lands managed by the State) by agency or county.
🌐 sos.state.ms.us
Inventory of 16th Section Lands
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Search this listing of lands set aside at statehood to generate revenue for Mississippi public schools by county and school board to view information including phone location, acreage and classific...
🌐 sos.state.ms.us
Landscape Architects
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License verification from the Mississippi State Board of Architecture for landscape architect licensees, examinees, and applicants.
🌐 archbd.state.ms.us
Voter Registrars
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Browse by County for Mississippi County Voter Registrars. Provides county name, address, and phone number.
🌐 sos.state.ms.us
Minority Businesses
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Use this Mississippi Development Authority service to search for certified Minority Business Enterprises operating within the state of Mississippi. Requires free registration.
🌐 mbcd.ms.gov

Vital Records

Cemeteries & Pre-Need
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Mississippi Board of Funeral Service online status of pre-need agents, pre-need establishments and perpetual care cemeteries.
🌐 ms.gov

Licenses

Scholarships
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Search this Clarion Ledger database for scholarships at Mississippi's universities by school, major, amount, and/or deadline.
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Mediators
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Browse by name or city, or search this Mississippi service by name for Mississippi mediators.
🌐 msbar.org

Business

Campaign Finance Reports
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Browse this listing of Mississippi campaign finance reports to view reports from candidates for statewide, state-district, and legislative offices.
🌐 sos.state.ms.us
Candidates Lists
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Search by first/last name, office name and/or election to view candidate information for Mississippi state and federal legislative and judicial positions.
🌐 sos.state.ms.us
Company Search
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Search for Mississippi corporations, limited partnerships, limited liability companies, and limited liability partnerships by business name, ID, Officer Name, Registered Agent, or search for new co...
🌐 corp.sos.ms.gov
Uniform Commercial Code
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Search Mississippi UCC records online using standard RA9 (exact name) or non-standard (keywords, partial names, starting with) search logic, file number, or fill out a UCC11 in pdf format to request a certified search.
🌐 business.sos.ms.gov

Civic

Agencies
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Browse or search the Mississippi State Government Telephone Directory for state government agencies. Information is provide in Adobe Acrobat pdf format.
🌐 dsitspe01.its.state.ms.us
Legislation
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Browse the Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System to view listings of legislative data by session in HTML or .pdf formats.
🌐 billstatus.ls.state.ms.us
Sovereignty Commission Records
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Mississippi Department of Archives & History Sovereignty Commission Records. The Commission was established in 1956 to "shore up the walls of racial separation."
🌐 mdah.ms.gov

Other

Driving Records
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Use this Mississippi Department of Public Safety service to search for and view your current Mississippi driving record (Motor Vehicle Report or MVR). Access requires a fee.
🌐 ms.gov
Funeral
Official Free
Mississippi State Board of Funeral Service license verification for funeral directors, embalmers, and funeral homes.
🌐 ms.gov
Home Inspectors
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Provided by the Mississippi Real Estate Commission. Online verification of licensed Home Inspectors by name, county, or license number.
🌐 mrec.ms.gov
Insurance - Long Term Care
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Browse this directory of licensed Mississippi insurance companies offering a long term care insurance product in Adobe Acrobat format to view company name, address and phone.
🌐 mid.state.ms.us
Physicians | Search
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Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure license information search for physicians and surgeons. Provides address and whether or not there is a public record.
🌐 dsitspe01.its.state.ms.us
Physicians | Verification
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Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure physician license verification. Provides address and license number.
🌐 ms.gov
* Mississippi Official Website
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Visit the official site for Mississippi to learn more about government agencies, services, programs, offices, and officials.
🌐 ms.gov
Chiropractors
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Mississippi Board of Chiropractic Examiners licensees searchable by name or city.
🌐 msbce.ms.gov
Law Library
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Search the Mississippi Supreme Court Library catalog by title, author, or keyword; or browse an alphabetical list of law reviews and bar journals.
🌐 ms.gov
Maps
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Mississippi Department of Transportation highway, city, evacuation, plat, rails, hurricane evacuation, truck weight, railroad, transportation commission district maps, and more.
🌐 mdot.ms.gov
Maps | GIS
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Mississippi State service set up to locate points, counties, or street addresses in Mississippi and view interactive GIS maps.
🌐 gis.ms.gov
Nurses
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Mississippi Board of Nursing license verification lookup for registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and advanced practice registered nurses.
🌐 ms.gov
School Districts
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Browse this directory of Mississippi school districts by county to view school board name, superintendent, address, phone and fax.
🌐 mdek12.org
Missing Persons
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This is a privately hosted forum for sharing information on missing and unidentified persons in Mississippi.
🌐 mmup.info

Frequently Asked Questions

What public records are available in Mississippi?

Mississippi provides public access to court records, criminal histories, vital records (birth/death/marriage), property records, professional licenses, voter registration, and business filings. Each record type has its own page on SearchSystems.net.

Are Mississippi public records free?

Most online lookups — court calendars, property assessor portals, license verification, voter status — are free. Certified copies and fingerprint-based criminal-history checks typically carry a state fee.

What law governs public records in Mississippi?

Mississippi public records are governed by the Mississippi Public Records Act of 1983, Miss.

How do I request a record not available online?

File a written records request with the state or local agency that maintains the record. Most Mississippi agencies must respond within a fixed statutory window (typically 3–15 business days).